Note: Compensation Rates are based on the rates in effect on the date of assignment and remain in effect until the case is completed.
Criminal Attorney Compensation Rates and Grade Levels
Cases Assigned on or after 07/01/25
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In-Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $114.24 | $114.24 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $103.42 | $103.42 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $92.59 | $92.59 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $81.76 | $81.76 |
Cases Assigned on or after 07/01/18
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In-Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $108.24 | $108.24 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $97.42 | $97.42 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $86.59 | $86.59 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $75.76 | $75.76 |
Cases Assigned on or after 07/01/17
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In-Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $106.12 | $106.12 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $95.51 | $95.51 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $84.89 | $84.89 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $74.29 | $74.29 |
Cases Assigned on or after 07/01/16
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In-Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $93.64 | $93.64 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $83.23 | $83.23 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $72.83 | $72.83 |
Cases Assigned on or after 07/01/15
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In-Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Cases Assigned on or after 11/04/14
| Attorney Rates | Charges | In- Court | Out of Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 (Level 6) (Level 5) | Death Penalty Cases (Lead Attorney) (Keenan Counsel) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Class A2 (Level 4) | Penal Code Sections: 37, 187, 205, 206, 209, 209.5, 218, 219, 269, 273ab, 667.51 (d), 667.61, all state prison cases except those listed in Class A1, and any other Life without possibility of parole cases | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Class B (Level 3) | Penal Code Sections: 38, 182, 182.5, 191.5, 192, 203, 207, 211, 215, 217.1, 220, 261, 262, 264.1, 285, 286, 288, 288 (a), 289, 451, 455, 459 (1st Degree), 667.6 (a) (b) (c) (d), 1026 (all), 1026.5, 1606, Mental Heath Hearings, W&I 6600, Witness Representation, and 3rd Strike Cases | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Class C (Level 2) | All felonies except those listed in class A and B, Municipal Court Appeals, Writ of Habeas Corpus | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Class D (Level 1) | All Misdemeanors | $70.00 | $70.00 |